Tonight in class we participated in another interactive student project using the collaborative tool Google Docs. We followed the EdCanvas New 7 Wonders of Nature , to collaborate using a google doc and create a final product as a group. This link is for our group's almost final product. We didn't have time to finish however we were able to create a travel document about a Wonder of Nature in a short amount of time while working together. Each person was working on a separate portion at the same time and collaboration was happening in person at the same time. It could be difficult to work out some of the logistics of using this with a class of elementary students due to the need for a google account but with the upcoming implementation of CSD apps district wide it would be possible..

We also spent time exploring and playing with Google+ and Google Hangouts. I can see this being useful for online learning experiences and group projects for collaboration. This would also be a good tool to use in the secondary setting for group work and projects. I don't know that it is a tool I will spend a lot of time teaching to my Elementary Teachers. They would become overwhelmed with the logistics of trying to use it with their students when it really isn't a younger elementary tool in my opinion.

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Lindsi Sullivan is an Education Technology Specialist for Canyons School District. She loves education and believes that we have the opportunity to affect and influence a new generation of learners, doers, thinkers, and inspire greatness.